That you did not receive support from your local footpath officer surprises me. The local officer attached to our group is very committed.
BTW the £49 you quote is for joint membership, single is £36 (<10p per day).
Yes I was very surprised about the lack of support and given the history of the route, particularly it's significance in terms of the case that gave rise to it, and that I was originally encouraged by a prominent Rambler to try to progress matters. It's a long story but it has really made me question the Ramblers effectiveness with the type of issues that made me join up a couple of years ago. Perhaps I am being a bit sensitive but I wasn't impressed.
Yes the £49 is for me and Mrs A.
The Cotswolds discount can be useful but other than some walking shoes for Mrs A we have never used it as we probably have sufficient walking kit to last a lifetime already aside perhaps from boots
On the subject of discounts I also suggest asking, I do much to Mrs A's embarrassment. It is surprising how often you then get given one, even in the local Rohan shop.
Overall the question for me is does the Ramblers actually deliver what it says it is about, or rather as can often happen with big organisations, has it lost it's ability to achieve real change?